Part-Time Academic (LARC 1003: Design Docs and CAD) - Winter 2027

Dalhousie University; Truro; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University seeks a Part-Time Academic to teach LARC 1003: Design Docs and CAD in Truro, NS, for Winter 2027. The role covers lectures, labs, and course administration, with classroom times set in the winter schedule.

You will prepare assessments, grade, and oversee Brightspace for the course. Applicants should have landscape architecture background and CAD expertise, with post-secondary teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one year teaching in post-secondary education.
• Excellent oral and written communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in the 2023 AutoCAD version for 2D construction drawings.
• Knowledge of landscape architecture documentation standards.
• Degree in landscape architecture or related architectural technology diploma.
• Five years AutoCAD experience producing landscape construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person lectures and labs for LARC 1003 in Winter term.
• Prepare tests and evaluate student work.
• Administer the Brightspace learning platform and course logistics.

Skills

Teaching experience

Excellent communication

Teamwork

AutoCAD proficiency

Landscape knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture

Architectural engineering technology diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Brightspace LMS

Job description

Part-Time Academic (LARC 1003: Design Docs and CAD) - Winter 2027

Position Title Part-Time Academic (LARC 1003: Design Docs and CAD) - Winter 2027

Location Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This Part-Time Academic will teach in-person lectures and labs for the course LARC 1003: Design Docs and CAD in the Winter Term, January 2027 – April 2027. Lectures are currently scheduled at 10:05am to 11:25am Monday and Wednesday, and labs are currently scheduled at 08:35am to 10.25am on Fridays.

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the lectures and labs, including test preparation, evaluation and administration of the Brightspace platform. This position reports to the Chair of the Department.

LARC 1003 Course Description

A hands‑on introduction to the standards and techniques used to create technical drawings for landscape architecture. Learn about design communication, drafting conventions, drawings standards and drawing management through practical assignments. Gain competence using AutoCAD computer aided design ( CAD ) software through extensive practice. Students are prepared to learn more advanced tools used for 2D and 3D representation, build their portfolio of work and gain valuable employment skills.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• At least one year experience in teaching in a post‑secondary educational institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication, collegiality organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using the 2023 version of AutoCAD for production of 2‑dimensional construction documents.
• Proficiency in the application of landscape architecture documentation standards.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture, or a two year diploma in architectural engineering technology.
• Five years of experience in the use of AutoCAD to produce construction documents for landscape architecture using AutoCAD.
• Professional credential ( APALA or CET ) is an asset.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part‑Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self‑identify as members of one or more of the equity‑deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity‑deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

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